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Conwy County News for 5 August 2010

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Gwenda Pringle

Tributes to Colwyn Bay school headteacher Aug 05 2010

TRIBUTES have flooded in for a much-loved gifted and inspirational headteacher who passed away after a battle with cancer.Read

Abigail Williams

Poorly Llandudno girl, four, to fly to China for treatment Aug 05 2010

A LITTLE girl suffering from a life threatening illness could fly to China next week for treatment thanks to the generosity of a community which has raised £27,000 in just four weeks.Read

Llanrwst traffic

Traffic safety measures considered for Llanrwst Aug 05 2010

A PEDESTRIAN crossing and extended 30mph speed restriction zones are just some of the safety measures suggested for a Conwy Valley town.Read

Victoria Pier, Colwyn Bay

Safety review into Colwyn Bay pier after six-month delay Aug 05 2010

A SURVEY to assess the safety of Colwyn Bay’s Victoria Pier was finally completed by private contractors last week – six months after it was given the go ahead.Read

Alan Fothergill

Pro sports nutritionist joins revamped Penmaenmawr Phoenix FC Aug 05 2010

A SPORTS professional who has worked with the likes of Leeds and Sheffield United is now bringing his services to a grassroots team in Penmaenmawr.Read

Trefriw soldier returns to Afghanistan for mountain climb Aug 05 2010

A SOLDIER who returned to Afghanistan as a civilian has conquered one of the country’s highest peaks just months after fighting the Taliban there.Read

Colwyn Bay Carnival Aug 05 2010

SMILEY faced children had their face painted at Colwyn Bay Carnival last weekend.Read

Row over town’s car parking limit Aug 05 2010

ANGRY business owners in Conwy are furious that the town’s parking limit has not been increased.Read

Tributes paid to Welsh dad-of-two killed in road crash in Thailand Aug 05 2010

TRIBUTES have been paid to a dad-of-two killed in a road crash in Thailand.Read

Wales in Bloom Aug 05 2010

COLWYN Bay has won a prestigious environmental award for the ninth year running after hard working volunteers ensured the town’s parks and gardens were the best in Wales.Read

Ysbyty Gwynedd failed to set up after care for sick woman say family Aug 05 2010

A WOMAN whose family complained she was kept in a filthy hospital ward has suffered complications after being discharged.Read

Brave mum who lost two sons is cominated for a Your Champions award Aug 05 2010

A MUM who has experienced the deaths of two sons in tragic circumstances but has fought through to found a charity to help others has been nominated for a Your Champions award.Read

Rhos-on-Sea Rotary Club have great success in boat race Aug 05 2010

SAILORS at Rhos-on-Sea Rotary Club were runners-up in a novelty boat race.Read

MP slams the new Welsh Assembly headquarters in Llandudno Junction Aug 05 2010

AN MP has slammed the news that there will be 170 fewer people than previously thought working at the new Welsh Assembly building in Llandudno Junction.Read

Rumours of Tesco coming to Llanrwst circulate Aug 05 2010

THE rumour mill is rife once again in Llanrwst that supermarket giant Tesco is considering the market town as a possible location for a new store.Read

Walk in aid of Parkinson’s Disease Aug 05 2010

A CHARITY walk will take place around Llandudno’s Great Orme in September to raise money to fight Parkinson’s Disease.Read

Funeral is held for one of Colwyn Bay's characters Aug 05 2010

A PACKED out service said goodbye to one of Colwyn Bay’s best loved characters yesterday.Read

Drunk girls airlifted from Conwy mountain Aug 05 2010

TEENAGE girls had to be airlifted to hospital after collapsing in a drunken stupor after a drinking binge on top of a mountain.Read

Two car A55 crash causes traffic chaos Aug 05 2010

A TWO-CAR crash on the A55 caused traffic chaos around Colwyn Bay on Tuesday.Read

Conwy hosting major European Golf Tournament Aug 05 2010

A MAJOR ladies’ golf tournament takes place at Conwy Golf Club next week.Read

Llandudno Credit Union’s success should be copied says AM Aug 05 2010

AN ORGANISATION set up to help uninsured people whose homes were devastated by floods should be used as a model for similar schemes elsewhere.Read

MGs descend on Llandudno promenade Aug 05 2010

A RECORD number of motoring enthusiasts will head for Llandudno prom this month for the biggest event of its kind in the UK.Read

Signs to stop anti-social behaviour at Llanrwst Riverside Walk Aug 05 2010

LLANRWST town councillors are calling for signs to be erected on a picturesque riverbank after complaints of anti-social behaviour.Read

Llandudno man prepares for trip of lifetime to India for charity Aug 05 2010

A SUPPORT worker is preparing himself for the trip of a lifetime to travel the length of India for charity.Read

Dreamboats and Petticoats at Rhyl Pavilion Aug 05 2010

AS auditions go, there are some that will open up a few more doors than others.Read

Rhyl theatre group perform Wizard of Oz Aug 05 2010

THE best in musical theatre is usually something you would associate with the West End.Read

Police tell drinkers in Conwy when it’s time to go home Aug 05 2010

A CRACKDOWN on binge drinking is to tell licensees and patrons when it’s “Time to Go Home”.Read

Teenager missing from Llandudno home Aug 05 2010

A TEENAGER has gone missing from his Llandudno home – sparking fears for his well-being.Read

Couple tie the knot after meeting over breakfast at Llandudno hotel Aug 05 2010

SWEETHEARTS who met over breakfast at a Llandudno hotel tied the knot last Thursday after a whirlwind romance.Read

Abergele waits on burial space Aug 05 2010

CONCERNS are growing in Abergele as burial space quickly runs out.Read

Dwygyfylchi church faces closure over financial problems Aug 05 2010

A PARISH church with more than 500 years of history could close if it can’t find funds.Read

Llanfairfechan man wins award for best kept allotment Aug 05 2010

A PENSIONER said he was surprised when he found out he had won an award for his allotment.Read

North Wales Police lost almost 4,000 days to officers being off with stress and depression Aug 05 2010

NORTH Wales Police officers spent almost 4,000 days off sick with stress and depression in a year.Read

Blaenau gears up for new festival Aug 05 2010

RAIN – a resource so plentiful in Blaenau Ffestiniog that it will be celebrated at the town’s first Festival of Rain.Read

Llan and Pen brownies remember ‘kind hearted’ Anita Aug 05 2010

A MUM-of-four who died of cancer over ten years ago is still being remembered by an annual event.Read

Colwyn Bay Police ride to the rescue of two carnival queens Aug 05 2010

POLICE were knights in shining armour to two stranded carnival queens on Sunday.Read

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